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karlynnae

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How was life different for slaves in the city than on the plantation?
 
  A) Skilled urban slaves could purchase their freedom more easily.
  B) There were generally very few slaves in the cities.
  C) There was less opportunity for a city slave to make money on his or her free time.
  D) There were more freed blacks in rural areas near plantations.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about punishment for slaves?
 
  A) Punishment has often been overestimatedmost slaves were never physically punished in any way.
  B) Southern whites thought that blacks would not work unless they had the threat of physical punishment.
  C) Generally, women and children were exempt from the more vicious forms of physical punishment.
  D) Elderly slaves were often punished more harshly than younger adults.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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